dispense Sentence Examples

  1. The pharmacist dispensed the medication according to the doctor's prescription.
  2. The ATM dispensed cash quickly and efficiently.
  3. The vending machine dispensed a can of soda after receiving payment.
  4. The librarian dispensed books to students and faculty members.
  5. The grocery store clerk dispensed bags to customers for their purchases.
  6. The gas station attendant dispensed gasoline into the customer's car.
  7. The bartender dispensed drinks to patrons at the bar.
  8. The teacher dispensed knowledge and wisdom to their students.
  9. The politician dispensed promises and rhetoric during the campaign.
  10. The advice columnist dispensed wisdom and guidance to readers.

dispense Meaning

Wordnet

dispense (v)

administer or bestow, as in small portions

grant a dispensation; grant an exemption

give or apply (medications)

Webster

dispense (v. t.)

To deal out in portions; to distribute; to give; as, the steward dispenses provisions according directions; Nature dispenses her bounties; to dispense medicines.

To apply, as laws to particular cases; to administer; to execute; to manage; to direct.

To pay for; to atone for.

To exempt; to excuse; to absolve; -- with from.

Dispensation; exemption.

Webster

dispense (v. i.)

To compensate; to make up; to make amends.

To give dispensation.

Webster

dispense (n.)

Expense; profusion; outlay.

FAQs About the word dispense

administer or bestow, as in small portions, grant a dispensation; grant an exemption, give or apply (medications)To deal out in portions; to distribute; to give

distribute, administer, allocate, provide, dole out, deal (out), portion, share, mete (out), divide

withhold, disallow, disallow, deny, withhold, reject, refuse,refuse, deny, reject

The pharmacist dispensed the medication according to the doctor's prescription.

The ATM dispensed cash quickly and efficiently.

The vending machine dispensed a can of soda after receiving payment.

The librarian dispensed books to students and faculty members.